Asda Good Living Magazine January 2018

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JANUARY 2018

WHAT’S

HOT IN

2018

★ Food trends ★ Veggie recipes ★ Super smoothies

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INGREDIENT MIDWEEK MEALS

EXCLUSIVE

We meet The Hairy Bikers!

Refresh your routine with simple, feel-good food for a healthier, happier you in the new year

Food | Living | Health | Homes | Style

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GOOD LIVING JANUARY 2018

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Happy New Year! I don’t know about you, but after all those weeks of festive indulgence, I can struggle to get back to normality.

Sarah Thom While I’m not really a fan of the Asda Editor saying ‘new year, new you’, this month I will be making some small changes that will hopefully benefit my pocket as well as my waistline!

To celebrate meat-free Mondays, we’ve rustled up some veggie dishes that are just as tasty as their meaty counterparts – our Butternut Squash Wellington is a must-try (p65) – while our midweek meals made with just five ingredients are quick, easy and start at just 52p per serving, so they’ll make your money go that bit further (p27).

Coming from a Scottish family, I’m loving our Burns Night recipes (p53) and will be having a ‘wee dram’ on the 25th while tucking into our Irn-Bru Pulled Pork – cheers (or as we say in Scotland ‘slàinte’)!

I’m so excited about the year ahead and I hope you are, too. Bring it on, 2018!

Sarah

Editor’s picks

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Make-ahead breakfasts to brighten your morning

Frankie Bridge faces beauty facts

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ON THE COVER Smoothie super bowl, p38 Photograph: Ria Osborne Styling: Luis Peral Food styling: Matthew Ford HEARST Editor Hannah Barr Deputy editor Terry Barbrook Digital director Mango Saul Digital content editor Sarah Alcock George fashion director Michael Temprano Art director Alex Nicholas Art editors Natalie Williams, Jack Cunningham Senior designer Melina Spasic Chief sub editor Heledd Williams Senior sub editors Sue Sharrock, Gwennan Thomas Food editor Gregor McMaster Features writer Harriette Casey Senior digital writer Rebecca Shepherd Fashion assistant Karan Rai Acting head of client services Andrew Tkaczyk

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Contents

LIVING 6 Bright ideas Top home and fashion picks to liven up your day 10 #Lovefood Chef’s notes, kitchen kit and the pick of the season’s produce 67 Smart living Our experts answer your beauty, money, pet and parenting dilemmas 87 No gym required Six easy ways to get in shape that won’t break the bank 90 My foodie life Through the Keyhole’s Keith Lemon FOOD 15 Seafood made simple Seasonal recipes for fish without the fuss 23 4 ways with baked beans From burgers and casseroles to spicy fajitas and shakshuka 27 Five-ingredient meals Weeknight winners that are easy to make for the whole family 33 ‘Exploring the Med has changed the way we cook’ The Hairy Bikers get all revved up over

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Mediterranean cuisine Ready, prep, go!

Gorgeous gourmetstyle breakfasts you can make ahead Rainbow smoothies Break out the blender and bring colour to your kitchen 2018 food trends From puffed-up snacks and Hawaiian puds to floral infusions Burns Night supper Traditional recipes to celebrate Burns Night Great Scot! Mapping out the best of our food and drink from Scotland Veg of glory Delicious veggie recipes even carnivores will love!

STYLE 75 Bare beauty Ring in the new-year neutrals 76 Face facts with Frankie Frankie Bridge shares her beauty secrets 79 Raise your style game George introduces athleisure with attitude 82 Urban edge Sports luxe meets street style 84 Play it cool Kids’ kit for playtime and beyond

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PROMISES To provide familyfriendly meals that: Save you time and money ………………

Reduce your food waste by making the most of the pack sizes you’ll find in store ………………

Are nutritionally balanced, using everyday ingredients

We test each recipe at least three times in an ordinary kitchen, to make sure it works for you first time and every time

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SHARPEN UP

Decor looking a bit dry? Try these edgy bathroom accessories! Cactus dispenser*, £6, and tumbler*, £4

BRANCH OUT

This little plant is bursting with life, reminding you that spring is on its way! Money tree, £5

POPPING PRINTS

Feel in the pink with something soft and pretty for bed.

Coral floral pyjama top, £10, and pyjama bottoms, £9

bright ideas

Fed up of grey skies?

Liven up your day with refreshing colours and fierce florals

SWAY TO GO

Close your eyes and picture that desert island…

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INSIDE OUT

Art deco design and fake foliage mean maximum style with minimum upkeep! Glass terrarium**, £12

SPLASH OF COLOUR Eye-popping chevrons capture the shades of warmer climes.

Iberia bath towel*, £7

NEW SQUEEZE

Easy ideas to liven up any sink.

Iberia Kaleidoscope tumbler*, £3, and dispenser*, £5

GOOD LIVING

GIVE IT A SWIRL

Pop in a candle for flickering shadows and pretty forest vibes.

Palm print vase**, £6

ON POINT

A faux but fun cactus for your windowsill, complete with cute flowers on top. Tall cactus**, £6

TRINKET TROVE Forever looking for bits and bobs? Pop them in here!

Printed trinket pot**, £6

Editor’s pick

HOME GROWN

THE JUNGLE LOOK

FEELING PRICKLY?

STORAGE SORTED

Brighten your windowsill with a flash of fiery colour.

Bromeliad plant, £7

Up the fun factor with a quirky display of flowers.

Cactus vase**, £10

Add a touch of luxury to a room with vibrant fabric.

Foliage cushion**, £6

That’s the lotions and potions tidied up. Woven plastic storage baskets*, £6 (set of 2)

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DUVET DAZE

Perfect PJs for chilling with a hot choc and a box set.

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Deliciously dairy Explore our dairy range this month for ways to create tasty, feel-good dishes the whole family will love

Find our great dairy options in store and online now

Lurpak Lighter Slightly Salted Spreadable, £2 (250g; 80p/100g) 8 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

Asda Fat Free Cottage Cheese, was 94p, now 79p* (300g; 26p/100g)

The Happy Egg Co. Large Free Range Eggs, £2.70 (10-pack; 27p each)

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Creamy cottage cheese frittata with ham & veg

Arla Quark Cooking Cheese Plain, £1 (250g; 40p/100g)

This dish is baked rather than fried for a lower-fat option.

The cottage cheese adds delicious flavour and texture

SERVES 6 READY IN 35 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 92p ● 1tsp Lurpak Lighter

Slightly Salted Spreadable, plus extra for greasing ● 1 onion, sliced ● 100g sliced ham, torn ● 50g frozen peas ● 75g frozen broccoli florets ● 4 large eggs ● 300g cottage cheese ● 50g Asda 50% Less Fat Mature British Cheese, grated

Photographs: Ant Duncan. Styling: Julie Patmore. Food styling: Cate Dixon

1 Preheat the oven to 180C/

160C Fan/Gas 4. Grease a round ovenproof dish or pan with a small amount of Lurpak Lighter.

2 In a large frying pan, cook the onion in 1tsp Lurpak Lighter until softened but not browned. Add the ham, peas and broccoli, cooking until everything is heated through.

3 In a large jug, beat the eggs with the cottage cheese.

Season with pepper.

4 Tip the ham mixture into the ovenproof dish, then pour over the egg mixture.

Sprinkle over the cheese and bake for 20-25 mins, or until the middle has set.

5 Leave to cool for 10 mins, then slice into 6 wedges.

Serve warm or cold.

Energy

Each 160g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Med

763kJ 9.8g 182kcal Med

9%

14%

4.3g

3.4g 1.01g

22%

4%

Low

17%

SAVVY SWAPS

Dairy is ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner – and it’s also great for healthier family snacking. Try these if you’re hungry… ● Tangy and creamy, Arla Quark is virtually fat free – use it instead of mayo in your favourite baked potato topping. ● Try Arla B.O.B Skimmed** Milk – it tastes like semi-skimmed. ● Spread reduced-fat soft cheese on wholemeal toast instead of jam ● A pot of fromage frais or yogurt is a convenient and easy option, and a good choice for a quick snack. Add fresh fruit to count towards your 5-a-day or sprinkle with granola for a tasty crunch.

Arla B.O.B Skimmed Milk, £1.09 (2L; 55p/L)

Philadelphia Greek Style, £1† (180g; 56p/100g)

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 477kJ/114kcal

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Weight Watchers Müller Light Layered Berry Fat Free Smooth Fruit Fromage Toffee Yogurt, Frais, £1 (4 x 90g; 68p (175g; 28p/100g) 39p/100g) ASDA.COM/GROCERIES | 9

LoveFood

FOOD EDITOR GREGOR SHARES THE LATEST FOODIE NEWS

BEESTT OF THE SEEASON SEA A N

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Watch your waste

I’m a real fan of the “compost cuisine” trend – using parts of fruit or veg that usually end up in the bin.

Try adding chopped cauliflower leaves and broccoli stems to a stir-fry or using overripe fruit to make a stewed compote, crumble or smoothie. hatewaste.com m For more ideas, visit lovefoodh 10 | ASDA.COM

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Why not try our delicious Pasta with Beetroot & Greek Salad Cheese? Visit ASDA.GL/beetroot for the recipe

I love using winter root veg g in soups, stews and d mash, but there’s so o much more you can do with it. I enjo oy juiced raw beetroot and I also roast it to use in a frittata with mackerel. But what I love the most is when fresh beetro oot is hidden in cakes and bakes where it is combined with choccolate – an unlikely pairing but one thatt workks reallly welll. Unllike jarred d beetroot, which is soaked in vinegar, fresh beetroot has a delightful, sligh htly earthy flavour, which not only makes a refreshing change bu ut also gives an adde ed veg content to o your baking. Ready y-cooked fresh beetroot is a great standby ass it comes vacuum-p packed and has a relatively long shelf-life, plus it cuts down on n prep. Look on ASDAgoodliving.co.uk for beettroot brownie and cake recipes along with otther great cre eations such as burgers and d falafel.

Get bacck to you ur roots…

GOOD LIVING IN STORE THIS MONTH

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step away from the salt shaker!

If you don’t do Dry January but want to watch the calories when you raise a glass, this hoppy lager is just 89 calories per bottle. Cheers!

Skinny Brands Lager*, £4.50 (4 x 330ml; £3.41/L)

‘Flavouring food needn’t involve sprinkling on salt. Grinding on pepper is a good quick fix, but using herbs is an effective and exciting way to add taste. If you’re making soups, salads and sandwiches, basil will add a lovely fresh flavour, rosemary and thyme work with dishes that have a strong umami (or savoury) taste and mint is great with pasta dishes.

Spices can also act as a great salt swap.

TIP Paprika goes Foods that well with meat contain salt are great dishes, or why for seasoning dishes not try a little – add Parmesan or turmeric in your anchovies to recipes veg dishes?’ so you don’t need

This Asian-style salad is high in protein and makes an easy and delicious lunch on the go. Good& balanced Courgetti & Noodle Chicken Salad, £1.75 (250g; 70p/100g)

Ideal for a new-year healthier eating plan, this high-protein, low-fat yogurt can be dolloped on anything from fruit to porridge or curry. It’s veggiefriendly, too. Asda Low Fat High Protein Natural Yogurt, £1.20 (450g; 27p/100g)

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extra salt

This easy-to-grip, lightweight flask is ideal for hot soups on the go – it even has a folding plastic spoon in the lid!

Thermos Thermocafé 400ml Barrel Food Flask, £11

Page-turner

‘On a mission to get in shape in 2018? Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach, is the man with the plan to help you reach your goals.

The Fat-Loss Plan, £9, features 60 reduced-carb and 40 post-workout recipes – each doable in 15 minutes.’

For more exercise tips, turn to p87.

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More than just milk Try our new range of delicious, fresh British milk with added vitamins and minerals

88%* VITAMIN D Contributes to the maintenance of normal bones

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etting the right amount of nutrients each day can be a bit of a challenge, especially when you’re busy with family or work. Eating a balanced, varied diet is important but sometimes you may need a helping hand.

Our new Multivitamin Milk is fresh milk with added vitamins and minerals, which all play a part in keeping your body healthy. Sourced from British farms, it is available in Semi Skimmed and Whole varieties.

A LITTLE EXTRA GOODNESS

Asda Multivitamin Semi Skimmed Milk**, trial price £1.25 £1.25†† (4pt)

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Asda Multivitamin Whole Milk**, trial price £1.25† £1.25 (4pt)

76%* VITAMIN B12

Helps to maintain normal function of the immune system

16%* VITAMIN A Helps to maintain normal skin and vision

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31%* CALCIUM

WHAT’S INSIDE A 200ML GLASS OF MULTIVITAMIN MILK? *of an average adult’s reference intake

Helps to maintain normal bones and teeth

17%* IRON

Helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue

28%* PHOSPHORUS Helps in the maintenance of normal bones and teeth

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SEAFOOD MADE SIMPLE

Rustle up mussels or a Thai salmon curry in a flash – all these recipes use ready-prepped ingredients for fish without the fuss

Photographs: Dan Jones. Styling: Jenny Iggleden. Food styling: Matthew Ford

Pan-fried trout with citrus salsa, p20

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righten up January with the huge range of light and delicious rea adyprepared fillets and seafood at our fresh fish counters, including Fish Made Simple where you can add a flavoured butter to your cookbag at no extra charge e.

Our quality frozen seafood and fish is just as tasty and convenient. Most of the range can be cooked straight from frozen, so you can use as much or as little as you need and whip up an impre essive dish in minutes.

We are committed to providing sustainable fish and seafood for our customers – visit ASDA.com /sustainability and search ‘fish’ and ‘seafood’

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Mussels with tomato & red pepper Tender shellfish in a sweet and tangy sauce SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.33 ● 2tsp rapeseed oil ● 1 onion, chopped ● 2 red peppers, deseeded

● 2 x 175g packs Asda

● 2 cloves garlic,

● 1tbsp flaked almonds ● 15g parsley ● 1 ciabatta roll, to serve

and chopped

crushed ● 1tsp dried tarragon ● ½tsp chilli flakes

Cooked Mussels

● 400g can cherry

tomatoes in juice

(optional)

1 In a pan, heat the oil over a medium setting. Add the onion and peppers and cook for 10 mins, or until tender and browned. Add the garlic, tarragon and chilli and cook for 2 mins.

2 Remove the pan from the heat and, using a handheld blender, purée until smooth.

3 Return to the heat and add the mussels and cherry tomatoes. Season with a

good grind of black pepper and simmer for 15 mins.

4 Toast the almonds for 1-2 mins under a hot grill.

5 Spoon the mussels into bowls. Sprinkle with parsley and almonds. Serve with griddled or toasted slices of the ciabatta roll (optional).

Energy

2 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 344g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,353kJ 7.9g 323kcal Low

16%

11%

1.4g 10.0g 0.96g 7%

Low

11%

Ideal as an impressive starter or main, our ready-cooked mussels just need to be heated through before serving

Asda A sda C Cooked ooked M Mussels, ussels, Ready To Eat, £1.10* (175g; 63p/100g)

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FOOD

This salad bowl is inspired by poke – a Hawaiian dish of raw fish and veg on rice, with flavours influenced by sushi and other Asian cuisines

Seared tuna rainbow rice bo owls

Flash-griddling the tuna adds a smoky-sa avoury flavour and gives it an impressive gourme et look SERVES 4 READY IN 55 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £4.14 ● 180g sushi rice, rinsed ● 1tbsp rice vinegar ● 2tbsp sesame seeds ● 1 pack Extra Special

2 Yellowfin Tuna Steaks

● 1tsp rapeseed oil ● 1tsp fresh ginger, grated ● 2tbsp reduced-salt

soy sauce

● 100g radishes, sliced

● ½ avocado, peeled

and sliced

● ½ cucumber, slic ced ● 3 spring onions, sliced ● 1 red chilli, sliced d and

deseeded (optio onal)

1 Put the rice in 275 5ml cold water in a pan and bring to the boil. Cook for 10 mins,

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then cover tightly with a lid and take off the heat. After 30 mins, fluff with a fork and stir in the rice vinegar.

2 Put the sesame seeds on a plate. Brush both sides of the tuna with oil and press one side of each steak into the sesame seeds.

3 Heat a griddle pan or frying pan on a high setting.

Sear the tuna steaks for 1 min on each side, or 2 mins on each side if you prefer it well done. Once seared, remove the tuna steaks,

place on a chopping board and slice into thin strips.

4 Stir the e ginger into the soy sauce e in a small bowl.

Divide the rice between 4 serving bowls and arrange the tuna, radishes, avocado and cucumber around the edges. To op with the spring onions an nd chillies, if using.

Serve witth the ginger-soy dipping sauce on the side.

Energy

Each 570g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

2,862kJ 20.0g 4.0g 684kcal Med Low

34%

29%

20%

Salt

5.1g 2.45g Low

6%

High

41%

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Avoiding certain allergens? Our Free From range makes it simpler for everyone to enjoy delicious meals

Our gluten-free fajita kit contains soft tortillas, seasoning and salsa – just add your choice of meat and veg

Free From Fajita Kit, £3 (400g; 75p/100g)

CHECK OUT more options in our free from RANGE Cutting out gluten needn’t mean cutting out your favourite pasta dishes. Free From Fusilli, £1.09 (500g; 22p/100g)

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For vegans and those avoiding gluten, dairy and eggs. Free From White Sliced Loaf, was £2, now £1.84 (535g; 34p/100g)

Choc treat...no gluten or wheat. Extra Special Free From 8 Belgian Triple Chocolate Cookies, £1.80 (150g; £1.20/100g)

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f you have an allergy or an intolerance, planning meals with plenty of variety can be tricky.

Luckily, our Free From range is full of inspiration, with lots of savoury and sweet gluten-, wheat-, dairy- and egg-free items for every occasion. Look out for tasty food like this fajita kit that lets you enjoy cooking and eating fussfree meals with ease.

FOOD

Thai salmon coconut curry

Rich, succulent salmon in a creamy sauce with a kick of mild spice SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.66

Chunky fish is best when you’re making a fish curry – why not try haddock, pollock, cod or basa in place of the salmon?

● 1tsp rapeseed oil ● 1 onion, sliced ● 2tbsp Thai red curry paste ● 1 aubergine, chopped ● 1 courgette, chopped ● 80g mangetout ● 4 Asda Cook from

Frozen Salmon Fillets

● 200ml stock, made with

1 reduced-salt veg cube

● 250g Asda Easy Cook

Long Grain Brown Rice

● 200ml reduced-fat

coconut milk

● 15g fresh coriander ● 1-2 red chillies (optional)

WHY USE FROZEN? Our frozen fish and seafood is the same quality as our chilled range – and it’s frozen within hours of being harvested, for maximum freshness. Much of it can be cooked straight from frozen so you can whip up an impressive lunch or supper in minutes, or it can be thawed in the fridge and cooked like fresh fish. Simply pat dry with kitchen roll and take care not to overcook it.

1 Heat the oil on high in a wok or frying pan. Add the onion and curry paste and fry for 2 mins, stirring. Add the aubergine, courgette and mangetout. Cook for 2 mins.

2 Add the frozen salmon fillets, cover with the stock and simmer with the lid on for 20-25 mins or until the salmon is cooked through.

3 Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the instructions on the pack. Set aside.

4 Gently break the cooked salmon into chunks with a spoon. Add the coconut milk and heat through, stirring well – do not boil.

5 Divide the rice between 4 bowls. Top with the curry.

Sprinkle with the coriander and chillies, if using.

Energy

1 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 518g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

2,037kJ 16.6g 487kcal Med

24%

24%

5.7g

5.2g 0.57g

29%

6%

Low

10%

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FOOD

Pan-fried trout with citrus salsa

A simple, vibrant dish – and the tender fillets cook in just minutes SERVES 4 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.92

● 1 red grapefruit ● 2 oranges ● ½ lemon ● 1 lime ● 2tbsp chopped coriander ● 3 spring onions, sliced ● 1 radish, finely sliced ● 1 red chilli, chopped ● 1 clove garlic, chopped ● 2tsp rapeseed oil ● 2 x packs Asda 2

Rainbow Trout Fillets

Asda Cook from Frozen Fish Pie Mix, £3.30 (300g; £1.10/100g) or 2 for £5

Brazilian-style fish stew

Lime and coconut with warm, earthy cumin and paprika – a classic South American combination

SERVES 5 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £2.12 ● 1tsp paprika ● 1tsp cumin ● 2 cloves garlic, crushed ● 1 onion, chopped ● 1 red and 1 green

pepper, deseeded and chopped ● 1tsp rapeseed oil ● Juice 1 lime

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● 2 x 300g packs Asda

frozen Fish Pie Mix

● 400ml can reduced-fat

coconut milk

● 400g can chopped

tomatoes in juice

● Watercress salad

and crusty bread, to serve (optional)

1 Fry the paprika, cumin, garlic, onion and peppers, in the oil over a medium heat, for 2-3 mins.

2 Stir in the lime juice and frozen fish pie mix, then the coconut milk and tomatoes.

Simmer for 20 mins or until the fish is cooked through.

3 Serve with the salad and bread on the side (optional).

Energy

2 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 388g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,218kJ 8.1g 291kcal Low

15%

12%

5.4g 27%

1 Using a sharp knife, cut the top and bottom off the red grapefruit. Slice off the skin in a downward motion, following the curve of the fruit. Remove any white pith.

Cut or peel the skin from each segment then cut into small pieces. Put in a bowl and squeeze on any leftover juice from the skins. Repeat with the other citrus fruits.

2 Mix the coriander, spring onions, radish, chilli, garlic and 1tsp of the oil with the citrus pieces and set aside.

3 Heat the remaining oil in a large, nonstick frying pan over a high setting. Put the trout fillets in the pan, skinside down, and press down with a fish slice to crisp the skin. Cook for 2-3 mins on each side until the flesh is cooked through – take care not to overcook.

4 Serve the trout topped with the citrus salsa.

8.5g 0.62g Low

9%

10%

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1 ofyour 5-a-day

Energy 864kJ 207kcal

10%

Each 255g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

7.7g

1.5g

9.7g 0.33g

11%

8%

11%

Low

Low

6%

ofyourreferenceintake Typicalenergyvaluesper100g:339kJ/81kcal

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FOOD

Barbecue bean, kale & sausage casserole

Spicy baked bean burgers

4 WAYS WITH…

Baked beans Tasty, versatile and a source of protein, it’s time to put this store-cupboard hero at the heart of your cooking

Tex-Mex bean fajitas

Beany shakshuka

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FOOD

Barbecue bean, kale & sausage casserole

Spicy baked bean burgers A flavour-packed veggie alternative

Packed with rich, smoky flavour, this one-pot wonder will warm up a winter evening

SERVES 4 READY IN 35 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 89p

1 Heat 1tsp rapeseed oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add 400g pack Asda Reduced Fat Sausages and 2 red onions, sliced, and fry for 6-8 mins, until browned.

2 Add 1 clove garlic, crushed, 1 carrot, peeled and chopped, and 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced. Cook for 4 mins until softened, stirring occasionally.

3 Add 415g can Heinz Beanz in Tomato Sauce, 400g can

1 Put 415g can Heinz Beanz in Tomato Sauce, drained (reserve the sauce), 198g can sweetcorn, drained, and 8 sundried tomatoes, chopped, in a food processor. Blitz to a smooth paste.

2 Mix in a bowl with 100g wholemeal breadcrumbs, 2tbsp parsley, chopped, and ½ red onion, finely chopped. Make 4 patties.

Put on a tray lined with clingfilm; chill for 20 mins.

3 Simmer the reserved juice in a pan with 2tbsp Reggae Reggae Original BBQ Sauce, stirring, until halved in volume. Cool.

chopped tomatoes, 1tbsp chipotle paste, 1tsp smoked paprika and 1tsp Worcestershire sauce to the pan. Stir to combine.

4 Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 mins until thick, stirring often.

Add 100g kale, washed and sliced, and 200g cherry tomatoes for the last 5 mins of the cooking time.

Energy

Each 418g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

High

1,312kJ 5.9g 314kcal Low

16%

1.7g

8%

9%

15.5g 2.01g Low

17%

34%

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Tex-Mex bean fajitas

Let the kids have fun assembling their own!

SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.11

1 Heat 1tsp rapeseed oil in a pan over a medium heat. Add 1 red onion, finely chopped, 1 red and 1 green pepper, deseeded and diced, 1tsp cumin and 1tsp chilli powder. Fry for 5 mins until softened.

2 Stir in 2 tomatoes, chopped, and 415g can Heinz Beanz in Tomato Sauce. Simmer for 10 mins, stirring often.

3 Meanwhile, make the guacamole by mashing 1 large avocado with a fork in a large bowl. Stir in 1 clove garlic, crushed, the juice of ½ lime, and some black pepper.

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4 Warm 4 Asda Mexicanstyle Corn Tortillas in the microwave for 30 secs.

5 To assemble, spread a little of the guacamole onto each tortilla, then divide 4tbsp reduced-fat soured cream, 60g Asda 30% Less Fat Mature British Cheese, grated, and 75g Iceberg lettuce, shredded, between the 4 tortillas. Heap on spoonfuls of the bean mixture, sprinkle over some chilli flakes, if you like, and fold to serve.

Energy

3 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 400g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

1,741kJ 17.2g 416kcal Med

21%

25%

6.0g 12.8g 1.28g 30%

Low

14%

21%

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4 In a large pan, heat 1tsp rapeseed oil and fry the burgers for 3 mins on each side, topping with 4 slices Asda Mature Cheddar Cheese for the last 1 min.

5 Split 4 crusty rolls and toast under a grill.

6 Divide 1 handful curly lettuce, 1 beef tomato, sliced, the burgers, 2 large gherkins, sliced into ribbons, ½ red onion, sliced, the BBQ sauce and black pepper between the rolls, and serve.

Energy

Each 374g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

High

2,066kJ 9.4g 494kcal Low

25%

13%

1.5g

15.7g 2.06g

8%

17%

Low

34%

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Beany shakshuka

Our cheat’s version of this Middle Eastern dish is great for an easy weekend brunch

SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 55p

1 Heat 1tsp rapeseed oil in a large frying pan. Add 1 red onion, sliced, and 1 red and 1 orange pepper, cut into 1cm-wide lengths. Fry for 4-5 mins, stirring often, until the onion and peppers are tender.

2 Add 1 clove garlic, crushed, ½tsp cumin and 1tsp smoked paprika, to the frying pan and cook for 1 min.

3 Add 415g can Heinz Beanz in Tomato Sauce and 400g can chopped tomatoes, and simmer for 5 mins.

4 With the back of a spoon, make 4 wells in the sauce and crack in 4 medium eggs – 1 for each well.

5 Cover the frying pan with a lid and cook over a low heat for 5-8 mins, until the egg whites are set.

6 To serve, sprinkle chopped parsley and freshly ground black pepper over the shakshuka.

Energy

3 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 379g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

936kJ 6.8g 224kcal Low

11%

10%

1.5g

13.6g 0.87g

8%

15%

Low

15%

ofyourreferenceintake Typicalenergyvaluesper100g:247kJ/59kcal

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SERVES 4 READY IN 35 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.07

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2 Stir in 2tbsp hoisin sauce, 2 spring onions, sliced, 200g Tenderstem broccoli, sliced, 1 red chilli,

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Cook for 5 mins.

3 Add 325g pack Grower’s Selection Rice Noodles, stir to mix and cook until heated through.

Energy

2 of your 5-a-day

Each 351g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,425kJ 4.9g 340kcal Low

17%

7%

0.7g

6.7g 0.46g

4%

7%

Low

Butcher’s Selection British Chicken Breast Fillets, £1.99 (300g; £6.63/kg)

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of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 406kJ/97kcal

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Sausage meatball spaghetti

A real crowd-pleaser with rich Italian flavours SERVES 4 READY IN 35 MINS

THE BIG FIVE… ● 6 Extra Special Light & Lean Pork Sausages ● 35g Parmesan, grated ● 350g tub Asda Italian Tomato & Basil Sauce ● 300g Smart Price Spaghetti ● Basil leaves, to serve

1 Use a sharp knife to score the length of the sausages and open the casing. Mix all the sausage meat with ¾ of the Parmesan. Season with a generous grind of black pepper and roll into 16 meatballs.

2 Heat a large frying pan over a medium setting and

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cook the meatballs for 10-12 mins, or until cooked through. Add the Italian sauce to the pan and simmer to warm through.

3 Cook the spaghetti according to the pack instructions, then drain.

4 To serve, divide the pasta evenly between 4 plates,

then top with the tomato sauce and 4 meatballs each. Sprinkle over the rest of the grated Parmesan and garnish with the basil leaves.

Energy

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 344g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

1,972kJ 9.6g 471kcal Low

24%

14%

3.1g

6.9g 1.41g

16%

8%

Low

24%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 573kJ/137kcal

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eggie treat Veg

Mediterranean stuffed peppers

A pack of frozen mixed vegetables is a handy time-saver in this tasty, colourful dish SERVES 4 READY IN 45 MINS

THE BIG FIVE… ● 500g frozen Scratch Cook Mediterranean Veg Mix in a Herby Dressing ● 500g pack Asda Tomato Passata with Basil ● 120g Asda Greek Feta, cubed ● 4 mixed-colour peppers ● 2tbsp balsamic glaze 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

2 Cook the frozen veg in a large pan until thawed and

warmed through. Remove from the heat, then add the passata and feta.

3 Cut the tops off the peppers and deseed. Put in a roasting dish, fill with the veg mix and put the tops on.

4 Bake for 25-30 mins until the peppers are tender.

5 Serve with a drizzle of the balsamic glaze.

Energy

3 of your 5-a-day

Each 438g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,026kJ 11.0g 245kcal Low

12%

16%

5.3g 19.7g 1.18g 27%

Low

22%

20%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 234kJ/56kcal

Classic made eassy Crispy potato beef casserole So simple with ready-prepped fresh veg SERVES 6 READY IN 2 HRS 15 MINS

THE BIG FIVE… ● 450g pack Butcher’s Selection Beef Stewing Steak, trimmed of fat and cut into small chunks ● 2tbsp plain flour ● 600g bag Asda Casserole Vegetables ● 500ml hot stock made with 1 reduced-salt beef stock cube ● 300g pack Asda Crispy Potato Slices STORE CUPBOARD ● 2tsp rapeseed oil 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.

2 Coat the chunks of steak in the flour. Heat

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the rapeseed oil in a large frying pan, brown the steak in batches and transfer to a casserole dish.

3 Fry the vegetables in the same frying pan to colour. Stir into the casserole dish with the hot beef stock. Cook, uncovered, in the oven for 1 hr 30 mins.

4 Top the casserole with the potato slices and return to the oven for 30 mins, or until the potato has browned.

Energy

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 437g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,280kJ 7.9g 306kcal Low

15%

11%

1.7g

5.2g 0.79g

9%

6%

Low

£1.12 per serving

13%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 293kJ/70kcal

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One-ppan wonder

Chicken, bean & spinach stew w Chorizo adds instant spice to this hearty meal

SERVES 4 READY IN 35 MINS

THE BIG FIVE… ● 100g cooking chorizo, chopped ● 515g pack Butcher’s Selection Boneless Chicken Thigh Fillets ● 400g can chopped tomatoes ● 300g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed ● 300g frozen spinach TO SERVE ● Crusty bread 1 Heat a large pan over a medium heat. Cook the chorizo until beginning to crisp and release oil. Add the chicken and cook for 5 mins until browned.

2 Add the tomatoes, beans and spinach. Cook over a low heat for 20 mins.

3 Season with black pepper and serve with crusty bread.

Energy

2 of your 5-a-day

Each 378g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

1,408kJ 11.7g 336kcal Med

17%

17%

3.8g

5.3g 1.40g

19%

6%

Low

23%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 372kJ/89kcal

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This warm salad is so versatile – roast any veg that’s in season or needs to be used up.

You can also use baby spinach instead of the rocket

52p per serving

Winter salad

Warm roast vegetable cous cous s

Fresh and vibrant yet hearty, with sweet, gently spiiced veg SERVES 4 READY IN 55 MINS

THE BIG FIVE… ● 1 Grower’s Selection Bumper Root Veg Pack ● 2tsp garam masala ● 200g Asda Cous Cous ● 60g rocket ● 4tbsp Asda Light Lemon & Pepper Dressing STORE CUPBOARD ● 2tsp rapeseed oil 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

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2 Peel the root vegetables and chop into bite-sized chunks. Toss in a large roasting tin with the rapeseed oil and garam masala until the chunks of veg are well coated.

3 Roast for 35-40 mins or until the veg is tender.

4 Meanwhile, put the cous cous in a large bowl and add 200ml boiling water. Stir and cover

with clingfilm or a lid, then set aside for 6-8 mins to allow the cous cous to absorb the water.

5 Stir the roasted veg and rocket into the cous cous.

6 To serve, divide between 4 plates and drizzle over the dressing.

Energy

3 of your 5-a-day

Each 383g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,506kJ 3.8g 360kcal Low

18%

5%

0.4g 19.5g 0.38g 2%

Med

22%

6%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 393kJ/94kcal

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‘Exploring the Med has changed the way we cook’ The Hairy Bikers fill us in on their tour of the Mediterranean and serve up some of their favourite feel-good recipes

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The Hairy Bikers – aka Si King and Dave Myers – have just completed a food tour of Italy, France and Spain for their new cookbook and accompanying TV series The Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure.

We met up with the lovable duo to get the lowdown on what they love about Mediterranean cooking…

region, the food has been cooked the same way for many years and I think that’s part of the identity of the cuisine. We met a lady called Michaela who was 110 years old – she put her long and fruitful life down to eating homemade minestrone. Awesome!

Your previous food tours include the UK, America and Asia. What attracted you to the Med this time?

DAVE We’d always thought the Med had some of the best food in the world, so this was a dream. We discovered some brilliant recipes, like tumbet, a veggie dish from Majorca.

Cooking that recipe is like bringing the sunshine of the Mediterranean to your plate.

so enthusiastic and wanted to talk about their lifestyle and cuisine. The celebration of diversity is what always makes these trips so great.

How did this trip compare to your other adventures?

DAVE We met so many wonderful chefs along the way and I learned so much about food. Applying the Med touch of using good oils and vinegars has changed the way I want to cook.

SI The people we met were so lovely – the locals were

What do you love about the flavours of the Med? SI They’re so fresh and clean.

DAVE I love the variety, too. You might not think of the food as spicy, but Italian ’nduja sausage with peperoncino chillies is so tasty. And Corsican meat dishes, cooked with olive oil and wine, are very mellow.

The Hairy pair – Si (left) and Dave

Did you taste any weird and wonderful new dishes?

SI On Carloforte, an island off Sardinia, they call tuna ‘the pig of the sea’! It’s such a precious resource, they really embrace nose-to-tail eating. So we had tuna testicles with olive oil and lemon juice. It was surprisingly very lovely and the taste was quite mild!

Has Mediterranean food changed over the years?

SI I don’t think it really changes – from region to

What’s the secret to living a healthy Med lifestyle?

DAVE It’s all about balance.

Being from the north, I tend to live on pork products, like bacon and sausages.

In contrast, Mediterranean food is so varied.

SI In the Med, people still bring food they grow at home into a marketplace for others to buy. So you get amazing seasonal produce. There’s very little processed food – and that’s the secret, really.

Do you have any top tips for losing weight and eating better this January?

DAVE Get on the scales on 2 January and don’t delude yourself – we are both going to do it, too!

Turn over for Si and Dave’s fave recipes from the Med

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‘Minestrone is a much-loved soup all over Italy.

Traditionally they use a kind of pasta called fregola, but you can use broken spaghetti or any small pasta if you prefer’

Sardinian minestrone

‘This soup is so good served with a pesto o-style dressing. If you have a bit of leftover Parm mesan rind, sling it into the pot to add flavour.’

SERVES 6 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.08

FOR THE SOUP ● 2tbsp olive oil ● 1 onion, finely chopped ● 1 carrot, finely diced ● 1 stick celery, diced ● 1 bulb fennel, diced ● 2 cloves garlic, chopped ● 150g any small pasta ● 400g canned borlotti beans, drained ● 800ml vegetable stock ● 2 bay leaves ● 1 sprig thyme ● 1 sprig rosemary 34 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

● Parmesan rind (o optional) ● 300g frozen broa ad beans ● 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped ● 150g green bean ns, trimmed and halved ● ½ small green cabbage ● 2 courgettes, sliced ● 100g podded fresh or frozen peas TO SERVE ● 1 small bunch basil, plus extra whole leaves, to serve

● A few sprigs parsley ● 50ml olive oil ● 25g Parmesan, grated

1 Heat the oil in a large pan.

Cook the onion, carrot, celery and fennel for 10-15 mins until soft and starting to colour. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 mins. Stir in the pasta and borlotti beans.

2 Pour over the stock and add the herbs and Parmesan rind, if ussing. Season with pepper. Bring to the boil, then turn n the heat down slightly until somewhere between a simmer and a boil, and cook for 15 mins.

3 Blanch the broad beans in boiling g water for 3 mins,

then drain. Rinse in cold water and d peel off the skins.

4 Add the tomatoes to the soup,, cook for 5 mins, then add the green beans and broad beans, the cabbage and courgettes.

Simmer, covered, for 5 mins or until th he green veg is tender, th hen add the peas and simm mer for 1-2 mins.

5 For the e dressing, finely chop the herbs and mix with the oil. Serve the soup with h the pesto dressing, basil leaves, and a sprinklin ng of Parmesan.

Energy

5 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 521g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,482kJ 13.0g 354kcal Low

18%

19%

2.6g

9.4g 0.89g

13%

10%

Low

15%

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Chicken & sage traybake ‘This dish is distinctly Mediterranean, with herbs, olives and apricots. It’s flavoured with sage, which grows wild all over the island of Corsica.’

SERVES 6 READY IN 1HR, PLUS MARINATING PRICE PER SERVING 99p

FOR THE MARINADE ● 1tbsp olive oil ● Juice and zest 1 lemon ● 1tsp dried sage ● 1tsp dried oregano ● 3 cloves garlic, crushed ● ½tsp chilli flakes FOR THE TRAYBAKE ● 8 chicken thighs or 4 legs, skin on, bone in ● 2 red onions, quartered ● 1 bulb garlic, separated into cloves, unpeeled ● 400g butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks ● 8 dried apricots ● ½tsp dried sage ● 2tbsp olive oil ● 50g green olives TO SERVE ● Fresh flat-leaf parsley and thyme, roughly chopped ● Lemon wedges 1 Mix together the marinade ingredients.

2 Put the chicken pieces in a bowl and season with pepper. Pour the marinade over the chicken – rub it into and under the skin.

Leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hr, preferably overnight.

3 Remove the chicken from the fridge 30 mins before cooking. Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

4 Spread the onions, garlic, squash, apricots and sage over the base of a roasting tin. Season with pepper.

Drizzle over the olive oil and mix so everything is well coated. Put the chicken on top and drizzle over any remaining marinade.

5 Roast for 45-50 mins until the chicken is cooked through and the veg is

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tender and slightly charred round the edges. Add the olives for the last 5 mins, just to heat through. Serve sprinkled with the chopped herbs and with the lemon wedges on the side, to squeeze over the chicken.

Energy

1 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 274g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,169kJ 11.0g 279kcal Med

14%

16%

2.2g

8.2g 0.55g

11%

9%

Low

9%

‘This chicken traybake makes a great family supper. It’s good served with some crusty bread – or can we suggest a baked potato or two?’

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Orange & almond cake e

‘What could be more Mediterrane ean than oranges and almonds? This Spanish-style e cake is a real sunshine recipe to cheer up a grrey day in Blighty. And it’s flour-free and fa abulous!’

SERVES 20 READY IN 3HRS 30 MIN NS PRICE PER SERVING 29p

FOR THE CAKE ● 2 small oranges ● Butter, for greasing ● 6 eggs ● 225g caster sugar ● 250g ground alm monds ● 1tsp baking pow wder ● 75g flaked almo onds, lightly toasted TO SERVE ● 2tbsp icing suga ar ● 2tbsp grated ora ange zest ● 250ml crème fra aîche or whipped crea am

1 Put the e whole oranges in a sauccepan and cover with watter. Bring them to the boil, cover the pan with a lid and simmer for up to 2 hrs, or until the peel is tender enough you can pierce it with the handle of a wooden spoon. Drain the oranges and cool them under cold running water.

Break them open, remove any pips then blitz in a food processor or blender

until you get a smo ooth orange purée. Set aside.

2 Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gass 4.

Grease a 23cm roun nd cake tin, preferably one with a loose bottom, and line the base with baking paper.

3 Put the eggs in a large bowl and whisk unttil very frothy – the texture e should be almost mousse-like.

Gradually add the sug gar, whisking g constantly as you do so. Mix the ground almonds and baking powder together, then fold them into o a mixture. Finally add the orange purée.

4 Pour th he mixture into the prepared d cake tin. Bake in the oven for 50 mins-1 hr,

until the cake has shrunk away from the sides of the tin slightly and is firm but springy to the touch. Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then turn it out onto a cooling rack.

It might dip in the middle slightly as it cools, but don’t worry.

5 Mix the flaked almonds with the icing sugar and orange zest, making sure the zest is distributed evenly. Sprinkle this over the cake. Serve in slices with dollops of crème fraîche or whipped cream.

Energy 970kJ 232kcal

12%

Each 75g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

15.9g 4.7g 14.8g 0.15g High

23%

24%

Med

16%

3%

ofyourreferenceintake Typicalenergyvaluesper100g:1,293kJ/309kcal

All recipes are from The Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure by Si King and Dave Myers, £13. The book accompanies a BBC Two series, starting 4 January 2018

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These breakfast ideas taste as good as they look and can be prepared way ahead of your alarm going off so you can grab some extra ZZZs Smoothie super bowll

Start your day the colourful way!

SERVES 2 READY IN 10 MINS PRICE PER SERVING £1.10

● 100g frozen raspberries ● 1 raw beetroot, peeled and chopped ● 150g 0% fat Greek yogurt ● 50ml semi-skimmed milk (if necessary) ● 40g Grower’s Selection Coconut Chunks ● 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced ● 80g Alpen No Added Sugar Swiss Style Muesli ● 50g blueberries

1 Blend together the frozen raspberries, beetroot and yogurt until smooth. Thin with a little milk, until the smoothie is just pourable.

2 Using a vegetable peeler, carefully shave strips of coconut, or grate it. Cut out shapes from the kiwi slices using a cookie cutter.

3 Divide the smoothie between 2 bowls and arrange the muesli, blueberries, coconut and kiwi flowers on top.

Energy

Each 340g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

1,508kJ 10.5g 360kcal Med

18%

15%

7.1g

23.5g 0.24g

36%

26%

Med

4%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 444kJ/106kcal

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Maple pecan overnight oats s

This takes a bit of prep in advance, but knowing knowiing it’s in the fridge will make you want to get up!

SERVES 4 READY IN 15 MINS, PLUS SOAKING PRICE PER SERVING 83p

● 75g pecans ● 160g porridge oats ● 350ml unsweetened almond milk ● 2tbsp maple syrup ● 1tsp vanilla essence ● 250g frozen blueberries

1 Heat a frying pan over a medium setting. Add the pecans and toast for 3-5 mins, tossing occasionally, until they start to turn golden. Cool fully, then chop roughly and store in an airtight container until needed.

2 Meanwhile, mix together the oats, almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla.

Cover and leave to soak in the fridge for 2 hrs.

3 To assemble, divide the blueberries between 4 jars or bowls. Top with the oat mixture, then the pecans.

Cover with clingfilm or lids and chill overnight.

Energy

Each 219g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,503kJ 17.5g 359kcal Med

18%

25%

1.8g 12.0g 0.13g 9%

Med

13%

2%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 686kJ/164kcal

Get ahead

Once prepared, these tasty pots will keep in the fridge for 3 days. Why not make a batch at the weekend to start your week off right?

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Peanut butter crêpes s

Tasty and fi filling, lling, these will set you up for the day

SERVES 8 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 42p

● 40g plain flour ● 30g wholemeal flour ● 3 medium eggs ● 150ml semi-skimmed milk ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 120g crunchy peanut butter ● 400g strawberries, sliced

1 In a bowl, whisk together the flours, eggs and the milk until smooth.

Freeze the crêpes for up to 3 months

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2 Heat a small, nonstick frying pan to medium.

Use kitchen roll to wipe the pan with a little oil. When the pan is hot, pour in a small ladleful of batter.

3 Swirl the pan so a thin layer of batter covers the entire surface. Cook for 30 secs, or until the edges start to peel back. Flip with a spatula. Cook for 30 secs.

4 Remove the crêpe from

the pan. Repeat for the rest of the crêpes, stacking them on a plate between sheets of greaseproof paper as you go.

5 To assemble, spread 2tsp peanut butter over each crêpe, top with a handful of strawberries and fold.

Serve 1 crêpe per person and eat warm or cold (reheat the crêpes in a pan or a microwave if required).

Energy

Each 117g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Low

822kJ 11.9g 197kcal Med

10%

17%

2.8g

4.8g 0.25g

14%

5%

Low

4%

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Pop the granola in an airtight container in a cool, dry place and it’ll keep for up to a month. You can divide the fruit purée into batches and freeze for up to 2 months

Apple & berry granola layers s Tasty crunch to keep you go oing until lunch…

SERVES 25 READY IN 40 MINS S PRICE PER SERVING 25p

Store for weeks, a$emble in minutes!

● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 250g jumbo oats ● 50g chia seeds ● 50g pumpkin seeds ● 50g flaked almonds ● 50g desiccated coconut ● 2tsp cinnamon ● 2tbsp brown sugar ● 50g raisins ● 50g dried cranberries ● 4 Bramley apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped ● 500g Frozen for Freshness Summer Fruits ● 250ml apple juice ● 2tbsp clear honey

1 Preheat the oven to 160C/140C Fan/Gas 3.

Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2 For the granola, put the oil, oats, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds,

cocconut, cinnamon and sug gar on the tray and mix.

3 Bake for 25-30 mins until gollden and crisp, tossing occcasionally. Add the raisins and d cranberries in the final 10 mins of cooking. Remove and d cool completely.

4 To make the fruit purée putt the apples, frozen fruit, app ple juice and honey in a pan over a medium heat.

Brin ng to a boil and simmer for 30 mins, stirring often, unttil the apples break dow wn and the purée has thicckened. Cool fully.

5 When ready to serve, laye er a few spoonfuls of the e granola and fruit purée in individual jars or glasses.

1 ofyour 5-a-dayy

Each 95g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Low

Energy 592kJ 142kcal

5.2g

1.5g

10.7g 0.01g

7%

7%

8%

12%

Med

Med

0%

ofyourreferenceintake Typicalenergyvaluesper100g:623kJ/149kcal

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STORAGE STARS

Handy kit for storing your pre-prepped brekkie…

Get ahead

Microwave from frozen in 2 minutes Mini muffin omelettes

Delicious hot or cold, these spinach, cheese and ham bakes are freezer-friendly, too SERVES 12 READY IN 30 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 28p

● 1tsp rapeseed oil ● 150g Asda Oven Baked Dry Cured Ham, torn or sliced into small pieces ● 30g mild tender baby spinach, torn ● 3 spring onions, sliced ● 10 medium eggs ● 70g feta, crumbled 42 | ASDA.COM

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. In nonstick muffin tins, brush 12 holes with the oil and fill with the ham, spinach and spring onion.

2 Whisk the eggs together in a jug and season with freshly ground black

pepper. Divide the mixture between the muffin tins and sprinkle the crumbled feta over the top.

3 Bake the omelettes for 15-20 mins, or until golden brown, risen and set in the middle. Leave to cool for 2 mins then remove from the tin and leave to cool fully on a wire rack.

Each 74g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Med

Energy 403kJ 96kcal

6.2g

2.1g

0.4g 0.61g

5%

9%

11%

0%

Med

Low

10%

ofyourreferenceintake Typicalenergyvaluesper100g:544kJ/130kcal

Transport your cereal and fruit (or other favourite breakfast combos) in style with this two-section airtight container with spoon. Sistema Klip It Breakfast To Go, £4

Store homemade granola in this large, easy-seal container – good for keeping cornflakes crispy-fresh, too.

George Home Clip Lid Food Storer (5.4L) with Scoop, £5

These classic jars are perfect for storing fruit purées, nuts and seed mixes – or for serving our Maple Pecan Overnight Oats (p39). George Home Glass Storage Jars, £6 (6-pack)

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Wrap these cute muffin omelettes individually in clingfilm and store in the fridge for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 2 months

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Rainbow Cheer up a blue January with these vibrant smoothies – choose a mix of fruit and veg colours and you’ll get a whole range of nutrients too

High in vitamin C, which helps reduce tiredness and fatigue

A pink wonder, this contains folate, which helps with the normal function of the immune system

Berry bonanza bonanza a

SERVES 4 PRICE PER SERVING 38p ● 100g frozen raspberries ● 1 pear, cored ● 2 stalks celery ● Juice ½ lemon ● 300ml coconut water ● Raspberries, to garnish (optional)

2 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 153g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

Energy 192kJ 46kcal

0.3g

2%

<1%

Low

0.2g 1%

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Citrus sunsh Citrus sunshine hine e

● 1 raw beetrroot, peeled ● 100g frozen cherrie es ● 1tbsp grated ginger ● 100g fat-free Greek-style yogurt ● 100ml semi-skimmed milk ● Thin

● 2 medium carrots, coarsely grated ● 1 red grapefruit, peeled ● 250ml orange juice ● Twist

SERVES 2 PRICE PRIC CE PE PER ER S SERVING ERVING G 57p

slice beetroot, to garnish (optional)

8.7g 0.23g Med

10%

4%

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1 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 175g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

Energy 366kJ 88kcal

0.9g

4%

1%

Low

SERVES 4 PRICE PER SERVING 27p

grapefruit zest, to garnish (optional)

0.5g 11.4g 0.16g 3%

Med

13%

3%

ofyourr referenceintake Typicalenergyvaluesper100g:209kJ/50kcal

2 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 153g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

Energy 256kJ 61kcal

0.3g

0.0g 12.1g 0.03g

3%

<1%

0%

Low

Med

13%

1%

ofyourreferenceintake Typicalenergyvaluesper100g:167kJ/40kcal

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This fruity drink is a source of vitamin C, which increases iron absorption

smoothies FOOD

BLITZ THE INGREDIENTS FOR EACH RECIPE IN A BLENDER UNTIL SMOOTH

This creamytasting nutty treat is suitable for a dairy-free diet

Yummy mango with calcium to help maintain normal bones and teeth

The potassium in this green blend helps maintain normal blood pressure

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Cocoa-nuts!!

Cocoa-nuts!

SERVES 3 PRICE PER SERVING 22p

SERVES 3 PRICE PER SERVING 20p

● 75g frozen mango ● 1 banana ● 100g fat-free Greek-style yogurt ● 200ml

● 1 banana ● 1tbsp smooth peanut butterr ● 1tsp dairy-free cocoa powder ● 300ml almond

semi-skimmed milk 2 ofyour 5-a-day

Energy 399kJ 95kcal

5%

Each 159g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1.3g Low

2%

milk alternative

0.8g 13.4g 0.11g 4%

Med

15%

2%

ofyourreferenceintake Typicalenergyvaluesper100g:251kJ/60kcal

1 ofyour 5-a-day

Energy 328kJ 78kcal

4%

Each 140g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

4.1g Med

6%

1.0g 5%

The green scene The e SE ERVES 4 PR RICE PER SERVING 26p

● 40g spinach ● 1 banana ● 2 kiwi fruit, peeled ● 100g

fat-free Greek-style yogurt

● 150ml semi-skimmed milk

6.0g 0.18g Med

7%

3%

ofyourreferenceintake Typicalenergyvaluesper100g:234kJ/56kcal

2 ofyour 5-a-day

Each 138g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

Energy 318kJ 76kcal

0.8g

0.4g 11.0g 0.08g

4%

1%

2%

Low

Med

12%

1%

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Loving vegan Introducing the delicious new vegan choices in our Food to Go range Society. They each contain one of your 5-a-day as well, so you know they’re a good choice for a quick bite. Find them in the Food to Go section in store – and look out for new fruit pots and juices, too.

Asda Falafel & Houmous Sandwich*, £2.50 46 | ASDA.COM/GROCERIES

Asda Onion Bhaji Wrap*, £2.40

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Step aside goth ice cream, galaxy cakes and the mirror glaze craze, here’s what the next 12 months are set to serve up

From Hawaiian sweets to floral flavours, 2018 is all about getting adventurous with food. We asked Asda Development Chef Mark Richmond d for his top predictions.

‘As exotic cuisin nes from around the globe become more accessible in the UK, there’s an amazing variiety of food to experiment with at home,’ he says. Read on for his round-up of the e best new tastes around...

KOREAN CUISINE

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Korean food hass been on the rise for the past few years and, in 2018, it’s almost certain to take the spottlight. ‘Dishes like kimchi and galbi are now universally popular and chefs are using Korean fla avours in classic dishes like fried chicken and barrbecue burritos,’ says Mark. For a Korean-inspire ed lunch, why not try a bibimbap bowl? Pronouncced ‘bee-beem-bahp’, this vibrant dish is a colourful combo of steamed rice, shredded sautéed vegetables, marinated beef, gochujang g (a spicy red chilli paste) and soy sauce, often n crowned with a golden fried egg. Don’t fancy y beef? Simply swap this out for a salmon fille et or some Korean spiced tofu.

Beef Strip Bibimbap with Smashed Cucumber Salad For this recipe visit ASDA.GL/ bibimbap

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HAWAIIAN CUISINE

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In 2017, Hawaiian poke took foodies by storm, but America’s 50th state isn’t just about sushi bowls and surfing. Traditional dishes like Kalua pork ramen and tropical fruit desserts are now popping up on menus worldwide. This Hawaiian Pineapple Pudding Cake is full of sweet, ripe flavours – serve with coconut or mango ice cream for a truly exotic touch.

Hawaiian pineapple pudding cake e SERVES 30 READY IN 1 HR 30 MINS, PLUS COOLING PRICE PER SERVING 18p

● 1 large pineapple ● 250g unsalted butter, softened ● 250g golden caster sugar ● 4 eggs, beaten ● 250g self-raising flour ● 200g can pineapple chunks in fruit juice ● 200g Asda Creamy Original Soft Cheese ● 100ml whipping cream ● 2tbsp icing sugar ● 1tsp vanilla extract ● 50g desiccated coconut

1 Preheat the oven to 140C/120C Fan/Gas 1.

2 To make the pineapple flowers, slice the top and bottom off the pineapple and cut off the rind. Using a small melon baller or a knife, cut out any dark eyes from the pineapple.

3 Thinly slice the pineapple using a mandoline or sharp knife. Lay out on baking trays lined with baking paper.

4 Bake for 30 mins until the tops have dried. Flip and cook for 30 mins. Take out of oven, allow to cool for 10 mins.

5 Put the pineapple slices into a muffin tin to help curve the edges and allow to cool fully before using.

6 To make the cake, increase the oven temperature to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4. Grease and line a 20cm square tin with baking paper.

7 In a large bowl, beat together the butter, caster sugar, eggs and flour until pale, fluffy and well combined.

8 Drain the pineapple chunks, reserving the juice, and stir through the batter. Spoon into the tin, smooth th he top and bake in for 25-30 mins un ntil risen, golden and a knife come es out cleanly when inserted in the e cen ntre.

9 Remove from the oven n and, using a wooden spoon handle e, make ran ndom holes in the cake. Pourr 100ml off the reserved pineap pple juice evenly over the cake. Lea ave to coo ol fully.

10 Whisk tog gether the e soft che eese, whippiing cre eam, icing g sugar an nd vaniilla until light and fluffy.

11 Remove th he cake fro om the tin n, disccard the baking pap per and sp pread ove er the icing g. Top with h a sprinkle of cocconut and the pineapple flowe ers.

Each 83g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

High

Low

Energy 833kJ 199kcal

11.9g

7.4g

13.5g 0.15g

10%

17%

37%

15%

Med

Med

3%

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NATURAL FLAVOURS

Floloral o all inf innffuuusssiiiooonn Thanks to all those creative chefs on top cookery shows and Instagram, floral cuisine is blooming. Edible petals are adding cute colour and a subtly sweet taste to everything from cakes to salads – and the trend is set to flourish. Planning a party?

Asda Rose Petals, £1.79 (6g; £2.98/10g) give a beautiful Middle Eastern finish to naked birthday cakes, pavlova and cheesecakes. Or why not serve some trendy botanical drinks with lavender lattes, hibiscus teas and sparkling elderflower beverages.

PUFFED SNACKS

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‘Classicc potato crisps are being ousted by tasty puffed-up nibbles made from other vegetables, grains and pulses,’ explains Mark. ‘Many are lower in sugar and fat, a source of protein and fibre, and air-popped or baked, so they’re often healthier than traditional fried snacks.’

We love Hippeas Sweet & Smokin’ Organic Chickpeas Puffs, £1.99* (78g; £2.55/100g) and Kettle Bites Sweet Chilli Lentil Curls, £1.89 (5 x 22g; £1.72/ 100g). Got a sweet tooth? Try Coconut & Vanilla Flavour Popcorn, 79p (100g).

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INDIAN STREET FOOD

Spice ce whi hirirrll From veggie samosas to Keralan spiced chicken lollipops, Indian street food is all about light, fresh food rather than heavier curries. ‘Food carts and tiffin lunchboxes in India are bursting with flavour and full of spicy surprises,’ says Mark.

‘Popular delicacies boast hot, zingy veg, mouthwatering chutneys and punchy pickles, and we’re starting to see e more and more of the ese at music festivals and d food fairrs in the e UK.’ Try the tren nd you urself with h our Spiccy Paneer Wrap p with Min nt Chutney and d Pickled Red Onion, perfect for an easy midw week mea al.

Spicy y & swee sweet et paneerr wrap p SERVES 4 READY IN N 20 MINS PR RICE PER SERVING £1.20

● 4tbsp white wine vin negar ● 1tbsp castter sugar ● 1 red onio on, thinly sliced ● 60g mint,, leaves picked ● 2 green ch hillies, slicced ● 4 cloves garlic, slice ed ● 1tbsp lemon juice ● 4tbsp low w-fat yogurt ● 1tbsp rapeseed d oiil ● 226g paneer, cubed (or use plain tofu, if preferred) ● 1tsp garam masala ● 90g baby spinach ● 2 tomatoes, chopped ● 4 small flatbreads ● 2tbsp chopped coriander 50 | ASDA.COM/GROC C ERIES

1 In a small pan, heat th he viinegar and d sugar un ntil dissolved. Add th he sliced red onion, then n set aside to pickle for 10 0 mins, stirring occasion nally before draining.

2 To make the chutney, add d the mint, 1 green chilli, 2 cloves garlic and lemon juice to a food processor.

Blend until smooth, then stir into the yogurt.

3 Heat the oil in a large pan. Fry the remaining chilli and garlic for 1 min.

Add the paneer or tofu and garam masala to the pan. Cook for 5 mins.

4 Stir in the spinach and chopped tomatoes and

cook for 2-3 mins until the spinach has wilted.

5 Fill the flatbreads with the paneer mixture. Top with the pickled onions, mint chutney and coriander.

Energy

Each 256g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

22%

33%

11%

1,874kJ 22.8g 11.5g 10.2g 0.67g 488kcal High High Low Low

58%

11%

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Get into the Slimzone Brand new to our range – eight delicious pasta and noodle snacks, low in saturated fat and ready in minutes

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ating well when you’re in a hurry just got easier – we’ve added eight new, quick Pasta and Noodle Snacks to our Asda Slimzone range.

Low in saturated fat, they’re ready in just five minutes – simply make in a mug with boiling water, then enjoy a hot, tasty snack. Look out for the full range in store and online.

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1. Asda Slimzone Minestrone Pasta Snack, 45p (60g; 7.5p/10g)

Find great deals on our new snacks in store and online 2. Asda Slimzone Tomato & Herb Pasta Snack, 45p (60g; 7.5p/10g)

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3. Asda Slimzone Chicken & Sweetcorn Flavoured Noodle Snack, 45p (54g; 8.3p/10g)

Look out for Asda Slimzone Snack Pots, too, with hearty noodles inspired by the flavours of the Far East…

Asda Slimzone Chow Mein Snack Pot, 50p (74g; 6.7p/10g)

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Asda Slimzone Beef Pho Snack Pot, 50p (74g; 6.7p/10g)

Asda Slimzone Singapore Snack Pot, 50p (71g; 7p/10g)

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Burn s Night supper

Celebrate the birthday of Scottish poet Robert Burns on 25 January by serving these national dishes – with a twist Mock-a-leekie pearl barley risotto An oh-so-easy veggie risotto inspired by one of Scotland’s most famous soups, cock-a-leekie

Photographs: David Munns. Styling: Sarah Birks. Food styling: Matthew Ford

SERVES 6 READY IN 50 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 40p

● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 50g butter ● 1 large carrot, peeled and diced ● 2 sticks celery, diced ● 2 medium leeks, sliced ● 100g Savoy cabbage or kale, thinly sliced ● 2 cloves garlic, crushed ● 300g pearl barley ● 50ml white wine (optional) ● 1L vegetable stock made with 1 reduced-salt vegetable stock cube ● 3 sprigs thyme, leaves only, plus extra to garnish ● 150g frozen peas ● 25g Asda 50% Less Fat Mature British Cheese, grated ● 2tbsp chopped parsley ● 1tbsp oatmeal, toasted (optional)

1 Heat the oil and butter in a large pan. Add the carrot, celery, leeks and cabbage or kale. Cover and cook over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 mins until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 2 mins.

2 Stir in the barley and the wine, if using, and allow to simmer until absorbed.

Using pearl barley in place of risotto rice creates a hearty, Highland-inspired one-pot wonder

3 Add the stock and thyme leaves. Simmer for 30 mins, stirring occasionally, until nearly all the liquid has been absorbed. Add a little

extra water if needed. Add the peas in the last 5 mins.

4 Garnish with the cheese, parsley, oatmeal, if using, thyme and black pepper.

Energy

1 of your 5-a-day

Each 394g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,451kJ 11.0g 347kcal Low

17%

16%

5.1g

4.3g 0.28g

26%

5%

Low

5%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 368kJ/88kcal

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For extra crispy crackling, use a small, sharp knife to make shallow score marks in the rind before cooking

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Irn-Bru pulled pork with neeps & tatties coleslaw

The famous Scottish soft drink adds sweet and fruity flavour to this favourite dish

SERVES 16 READY IN 5 HRS PRICE PER SERVING 55p

● 1tsp Asda Smoked Paprika ● 1tsp Colman’s Mustard Powder, plus ½tsp for the barbecue sauce ● 1tbsp sunflower oil ● Butcher’s Selection Boneless Pork Shoulder Joint (about 1.8kg) ● 600ml Irn-Bru ● 1 red onion, finely chopped ● 200g Asda Tomato Ketchup ● 7tbsp cider vinegar ● 2tbsp Worcestershire Sauce ● 400g Savoy cabbage or tenderheart, core removed ● 1 onion, halved ● 1 sweet potato, peeled ● 300g turnip, peeled ● 2tbsp whisky (optional) ● 1tbsp brown sugar ● 1tsp wholegrain mustard ● 1tsp Dijon mustard ● Handful parsley, chopped

1 Preheat the oven to 150C/130C Fan/Gas 2.

2 Mix the paprika, 1tsp mustard powder and half the oil and rub over the meat (not the rind). Put the joint in a roasting tin or casserole dish, skin-side up.

3 Pour half the Irn-Bru into the tin (not over the pork). Cover with a lid or foil, sealing it tightly over the edges, leaving enough room around the joint for the air to circulate. Roast for 3-4 hrs until tender.

4 Carefully remove the foil or lid. Turn the oven up to

220C/200C Fan/Gas 7 and return the pork to the oven, uncovered. Cook for 20-25 mins to crisp the rind.

5 While the pork cooks, heat the remaining oil in a pan, add the onion and fry for 5 mins until soft.

Add the ketchup, 5tbsp of the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, remaining Irn-Bru and mustard powder.

Simmer, uncovered, for 30 mins, stirring often, until the BBQ sauce is glossy.

6 Shred the cabbage, onion, sweet potato and turnip in a food processor (or thinly slice the cabbage and onion, and coarsely grate the sweet potato and turnip). In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 2tbsp vinegar, whisky, if using, sugar and mustards. Add the shredded veg and parsley and mix to coat thoroughly. Set aside to marinate for 1 hr.

7 Remove the pork from the oven and put on a plate. Remove the crisp skin, chop into bite-sized chunks and set aside.

8 Allow the meat to cool for 10 mins then scrape off any excess fat. Use 2 forks to shred the pork.

9 Pour the cooking liquor into a pan and heat to reduce by half. Stir in the BBQ sauce and mix with the pork. Serve with the crackling and coleslaw.

Energy 917kJ 219kcal

11%

Each 249g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

5.5g

1.7g

12.2g 0.57g

8%

9%

14%

Low

Low

10%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 368kJ/88kcal

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Tablet frozen yogurt

This frozen treat is flavoured with buttery tablet – similar to fudge but with a crumbly texture SERVES 28 READY IN 30 MINS, PLUS COOLING AND FREEZING PRICE PER SERVING 15p

● 100g butter ● 1kg golden caster sugar ● 200ml full-fat whole milk ● 397g can condensed milk ● 800g Asda Low Fat Natural Yogurt

1 Grease a 20cm x 20cm shallow square tin.

2 Gently melt the butter in a large, heavy-based pan.

Add the sugar and milk and simmer on low, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Add the condensed milk, bring to a boil and simmer for 5-10 mins until thickened, stirring continuously.

3 Test the temperature of the mixture with a sugar thermometer. Once it reaches 115C, remove from the heat. Beat with an electric hand-whisk, on a slow speed, for 5 mins until thickened but still

liquid enough to pour.

Transfer to the tin. After 15 mins, score the top to make it easier to break.

Cool, then snap into pieces.

4 Blend the yogurt and ¼ of the tablet in a processor until smooth. Pour into a lidded, plastic container and freeze for 2 hrs, then blend again to break up the ice crystals. Freeze for 1 hr. Blend twice more, returning the mixture to the freezer each time.

5 Remove from the freezer 20 mins before serving and sprinkle with a little more tablet. The remaining tablet can be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month.

Each 44g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Low

Energy 298kJ 71kcal

1.4g

0.9g 13.0g 0.06g

4%

2%

5%

Med

High

14%

1%

of your reference intake Typical energy values per 100g: 678kJ/162kcal

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Cranachan for a crowd

Crunchy and creamy, this dessert (for grown-ups only) is pure poetry. Shortbread crumbs and a tot of whisky add extra Scottish flavour SERVES 14 READY IN 25 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 50p

● 50g jumbo oats ● 100g shortbread fingers ● 350g frozen raspberries ● 2tbsp honey ● 300ml double cream ● 300ml reduced-fat crème fraîche ● 2tbsp icing sugar

● 3tbsp whisky ● 125g fresh raspberries ● Mint sprigs, to decorate

1 In a dry, large frying pan toast the oats for 2-3 mins, stirring, until they turn golden. Set aside to cool for 3-4 mins.

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2 Using a food processor, blitz the shortbread into crumbs – or put them in a sealable bag and bash them with a rolling pin.

Stir together with the oats. Set aside.

3 Purée half the frozen raspberries in the food processor with the honey and stir into the remaining whole frozen berries.

Leave to thaw completely.

4 Whip the double cream until it forms stiff peaks.

Gently fold in the crème

fraîche, icing sugar and the whisky until the mixture is smooth.

5 In a large trifle dish, layer the puréed raspberry mixture, cream and crumbs.

Finish with cream and the last of the oat crumb, then scatter over the fresh raspberries. Chill until needed. Top with mint springs before serving.

Energy 814kJ 195kcal

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7.1g 0.08g

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Distilled with pure highland spring water and barley, then matured in American oak casks, this classic single malt is created in one of Scotland’s foremost distilleries in the brooding wilderness of the Scottish Highlands. The resulting flavour is richly satisfying, with delicate oak notes and subtle hints of spicy sweetness.

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BISCUITS WITH BITE Crunchy, spicy and coated all over with thick dark chocolate, Border’s top-selling Dark Chocolate Gingers are the perfect treat for dunking in your morning tea. Founded in a tiny factory in Lanark in 1984, Border biscuits are now enjoyed all around the globe and the owners strongly believe that a poor biscuit is simply a waste of a good cuppa! Border Dark Chocolate Gingers, £1.50 (175g; 86p/100g)

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Responsibly sourced from farms in the crisp waters off the west coast of Scotland, our salmon is cured with salt and demerara sugar, then traditionally smoked in brick kilns for a rich, distinctive flavour.

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BOTANICAL BLISS Handcrafted in the heart of Cairngorm National Park, Caorunn (pronounced ka-roon) is infused with five locally foraged gin botanicals – rowan berry, bog myrtle, coul blush apple, heather and dandelion – for an invigorating, balanced, crisp finish. Serve with a cool fizzing tonic and slices of red apple.

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CRUMBLY GOODNESS Sweet and golden, these famous shortbread fingers are lovingly made by master bakers at Paterson Arran, who combine traditional methods with today’s technology to create rich, buttery shortbread that will leave you wanting more. Plus, the new and improved recipe means they contain less than 3% fat.

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Beetroot burgers with sweet potato fries

Veggie patties with plenty of bite SERVES 6 READY IN 40 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 77p

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

2 Peel 2 sweet potatoes, thinly slice into strips. On 2 baking trays, toss with 1tbsp cornflour, 1tsp Cajun seasoning and black pepper, drizzle over 2tbsp rapeseed oil and spread out. Bake for 25-30 mins, turning once, until crisp.

3 Peel and grate 2 carrots, 3 raw beetroots and 1 red onion. Over a bowl, using your hands or an old clean tea towel, squeeze out the juice (it will stain). Put the veg in a large bowl.

4 Blitz 100g porridge oats, a 400g can kidney beans, drained and rinsed, 2tbsp coriander, chopped, and juice ½ lemon in a processor. Stir into the veg mixture with 1 egg.

5 With damp hands, form the mixture into 6 patties.

Put on a baking tray and cook in the oven for 20-25 mins until lightly browned.

6 Halve 6 wholemeal bread rolls and toast. Put the burgers in the rolls with lettuce, red onion and gherkin. Spoon 3tbsp mayo into a small pot and sprinkle with a pinch Cajun seasoning. Serve with the burgers and fries.

Energy

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Each 339g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

2,142kJ 14.2g 512kcal Med

26%

20%

1.7g 9%

12.2g 1.46g Low

14%

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Lentil Bolognese with courgetti

We’ve used lentils to beef up a meat-free sauce SERVES 6 READY IN 50 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 69p

● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1 onion, finely chopped ● 1 carrot, finely chopped ● 1 stalk celery, finely chopped ● 150g chestnut mushrooms, chopped ● 2 cloves garlic, crushed ● 150g dried green lentils, rinsed ● 2tbsp sundried or regular tomato purée ● 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes ● 1tsp dried oregano ● 4 courgettes

● 100g Cheddar, grated ● You will also need a spiralizer

1 Heat 2tsp of the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion, carrot and celery for 10 mins, until starting to colour.

2 Add the mushrooms and garlic, and cook for 2 mins.

3 Add the lentils to a pan of boiling water then cook for 10 mins. Drain.

4 Stir the tomato purée, lentils, tomatoes, oregano

and 400ml water into the vegetable mixture. Season with black pepper. Bring to the boil and simmer for 35-40 mins, or until the lentils are tender and the sauce is thick.

5 Meanwhile, spiralize the courgettes into noodles, or grate coarsely. Gently cook in the remaining oil, in a large frying pan over a medium heat, for 3-5 mins.

6 Divide the courgetti between 4 bowls. Top with the Bolognese sauce and a sprinkling of the Cheddar.

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Each 412g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

1,000kJ 8.7g 239kcal Low

12%

12%

4.1g

9.5g 0.37g

21%

11%

Low

6%

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Nacho sharing wedges A turbo twist on the classic Tex-Mex dish SERVES 6 READY IN 1 HR PRICE PER SERVING 81p

● 3 large sweet potatoes ● 1tbsp rapeseed oil ● 1tsp smoked paprika ● ½tsp cayenne pepper ● 1 red onion, chopped ● 1 green pepper, chopped ● 300g can black eye beans, drained and rinsed ● ½tsp ground coriander ● 1tsp ground cumin ● 400g can chopped tomatoes ● 150ml reduced-fat soured cream ● 215g pot Asda Cool Tomato Salsa ● Fresh coriander, to serve (optional)

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

2 Scrub the sweet potatoes clean, slice into wedges and put in a roasting tin.

Toss with 2tsp of the oil, the paprika, cayenne and black pepper, to coat.

3 Bake for 45 mins, turning halfway through.

4 Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan. Cook the onion and green pepper over a high heat until browned. Stir in the beans, ground coriander and cumin, then cook for 2 mins. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 15 mins, or until thick.

5 Serve the wedges with the bean chilli, topped with the soured cream, salsa and coriander, if you like.

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Energy 879kJ 210kcal

11%

Each 300g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Low

4.5g

1.5g

12.6g 0.33g

6%

8%

14%

Low

Low

6%

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Roasted aubergine bánh mì

Traditional pork gives way to smoky aubergine SERVES 4 READY IN 45 MINS PRICE PER SERVING 70p

● 1tbsp miso paste ● 1 aubergine, sliced ● 2tsp sesame seeds ● 2tsp rapeseed oil ● 2 Bake at Home White Baguettes ● 1tsp poppy seeds ● 2tbsp Asda Light Mayonnaise ● 2tsp chilli sauce ● 1 red chilli, finely sliced ● 1 carrot, grated ● 2 spring onions, thinly sliced ● ½ cucumber, thinly sliced on the diagonal ● 4 sprigs coriander

1 Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.

2 Using a teaspoon, spread the miso paste across the aubergine slices and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

3 Heat the oil in a large, nonstick frying pan and fry the aubergine slices for 5 mins on each side over a medium heat until caramelised.

4 Moisten the baguettes with a little water, place on a baking tray and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake for 10-12 mins until golden. Cool slightly.

5 Cut each baguette in half, then split open, leaving a hinge. Mix the mayonnaise with the chilli sauce and spread onto the bread.

6 Fill the baguettes with the aubergine, the sliced veggies and coriander, to garnish.

Energy

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Each 238g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Low

Med

1,285kJ 7.9g 307kcal Med

15%

11%

1.0g

6.4g 1.33g

5%

7%

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22%

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Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, our veggie spin on this Vietnamese dish is packed with exciting flavours

FOOD

Butternut squash Wellington A veggie take on a dinner-party classic

SERVES 6 READY IN 1 HR PRICE PER SERVING 73p

● 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks ● 2 red onions, chopped ● 2 cloves garlic, crushed ● 2tsp chilli flakes ● 1tsp rapeseed oil ● 375g Jus-Rol Light Puff Sheet ● 2tbsp Le Conserve Della Nonna Free From Green Pesto ● 1 egg, beaten ● 85g watercress ● 1tbsp balsamic glaze 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/ 180C Fan/Gas 6.

2 Toss the squash, onion, garlic, chilli and oil together on a baking tray and roast in the oven for 30 mins until golden and tender. Cool fully.

3 Unroll the pastry and, with a sharp knife, cut across its width so you have a rectangle ⅓ of the total size. Put on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Spoon on the pesto, leaving a 2cm border all round.

Top with the roasted veg.

4 Brush the pastry border with egg, then top with the other piece of pastry. With a fork, seal the edges of the pastry with a crimping motion. Score a diamond pattern in the the pastry with a sharp knife.

5 Glaze with egg and bake for 25 mins until the pastry is golden and risen.

6 Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the watercress and serve with the Wellington.

Energy

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Each 295g serving contains Fat Saturates Sugars

Salt

Med

Low

1,568kJ 14.5g 375kcal Med

19%

21%

5.6g

12.1g 0.56g

28%

13%

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9%

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Trisha Schofield of the Good Housekeeping Institute is our go-to for cleaning tips and hacks Zena Goldman, a mum of three who blogs about travel, parenting and lifestyle at zenas-suitcase.co.uk Veterinary surgeon Cat Henstridge is on hand to help you care for your pets. Find more tips at catthevet.com Ricky Willis, the thrifty dad blogger behind skintdad.co.uk, shares his savvy secrets for saving money this January

QUICK HACK

‘HOW DO I… GET WINE STAINS OUT OF A CUSHION?’ 1 Don’t sprinkle salt – this is a myth. It will actually set the stain.

2 If the cover is removable, take it off and spray the stain with hairspray.

3 Leave it for a few minutes then wash at the highest temperature for the fabric.

4 Leave to dry fully before replacing the cover and voilà – the stain should be gone!

This month’s big question

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ASK trisha...

‘Any tips to get my house clean, fresh and germ-free?’

Dazzling dishwasher Tackle limescale build-up by running a cup of Asda Distilled Malt Vinegar, 39p (568ml; 69p/L) through an empty machine on a normal cycle. Clean spray arms with water and washing-up liquid.

Micro-cleaning For a sparkling microwave, squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a bowl with some water and zap for 3 minutes. Leave to stand for 5 minutes, remove the bowl and wipe down the microwave. Easy.

No more germs Blitz winter bugs with a strong multi-purpose cleaner like Dettol Power & Fresh Cleaning Spray in Pomegranate & Lime Splash, £2 (1L). It kills 99.9% of bacteria and doesn’t leave any harsh chemical residue. Or, if you’re always having to clear up after the kids, Asda Multi Surface Wipes in Antibacterial Original, £1 (80-pack) are great for quickly disinfecting mucky worktops.

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ASK cat…

‘WE HAVE A NEW PUPPY; DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS ON TRAINING?’

This month’s guest expert, make-up artist to the stars Karin Darnell, gives you pro tips on beauty and skincare

Toilet training This should begin as soon as you get your puppy home (at about eight weeks old).

Take them outside after every meal and nap, or if they show signs of wanting to ‘go’, like sniffing, and place them on a scented puppy pad. If the pup has an accident indoors, don’t give them any attention while you clear it up.

Sit and stay Work on training your pup little and often. Teaching them to sit, stay and come when you call or whistle will be invaluable when you’re out on walks. Use a treat for puppies – like Asda Hero Super Soft Bones, 80p (85g; 94p/100g) or Asda Hero 12 Succulent Sausages, 80p (30g; £2.67/100g) – to get their attention, then give your command, speaking in a clear voice. When they obey you, immediately reward them with the treat and plenty of praise.

KAARIN KARI I ’ S TOP Dry, sensitive skin? nspa Pure Hydration Daily Cream-Gel, was £6, now £4, is lightweight and hydrating, leaving skin soft and cared for

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HAIR & BEAUTY ‘How do I contour like a professional?’

The key to a flawless result is blending the different shades, which is best done with a large brush… ● Dark shade to start Use your fingers to find the underside of your cheekbone, then load a large blusher brush with the dark shade from the George 4 Shade Contour Powder Palette, £6* – dab it on your hand first, to remove any excess. ● Sweep down Starting from your ear, take the powder towards the

centre of your cheek – using a big brush helps to make sure you don’t get a stripe effect. ● Apply the light shade Use a slightly smaller brush to add this to the top of your cheekbone, just above your contour. If it’s not well blended, gently buff over the top with a clean brush until it looks seamless.

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Astral Original Face & Body Moisturiser, £4.30

Olay Regenerist 3 Point Age-Defying Night Cream, £30

L’Oréal Age Perfect Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Oil Cream, £10**

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Living PARENTING ASK zena...

‘ANY TOP TIPS FOR A FIRSTTIME MUM?’

ASK RICKY...

‘HOW CAN I SAVE MORE THIS YEAR?’ Skim your bank account Once or twice a month, round down your balance and transfer the excess into a savings account or to pay off a credit card.

So, if you have £108.54, save £8.54 – it really will build up over time.

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give you 1% back on all Asda spends and 0.5% on all other purchases. Be sure to pay off the balance when it’s due so you don’t get charged interest*.

Stock up on essentials In January, Asda is rolling back prices on family-fave toiletries. These include Johnson’s Extra Sensitive Baby Wipes, was £10, now £6.50** (12 x 56-pack);

Colgate Max Fresh Intense Foam, was £2.19, now £1 (100ml); Nivea Men Cool Kick 48h Antiperspirant Deodorant, was £1.50, now £1 (100ml); Palmolive Naturals Shower Milk, was 90p, now 80p (250ml) and Head & Shoulders 2in1 Citrus Fresh, was £5, now £3.50 (500ml). Pick up all these deals and save almost £7† in total.

Give yourself a break Avoid comparing yourself to other mums – especially that one with the spotless home whose baby sleeps through the night! With so much to juggle, it’s hard to get things right all the time – as long as your little one is happy and cared for, you’re doing a great job.

Go your own way Baby books can be a useful guide, but learn to trust your instincts. As you get to know your baby, you’ll soon learn what they like, and the difference between a tired cry and a hungry cry.

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Mum’s the word Meet up and chat to other new mums – they’ll know just how you feel and you can share experiences and tips. Find local mum and baby groups online or at a library. Email the organiser beforehand, so you’ll know at least one friendly face when you arrive.

Breakfast classics Whether you’re a porridge person or a granola fan, these cereals will hit the spot at home, at work or on the move

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reakfast is the meal that sets you up for the day – and the one you can’t afford to skip – so get your mornings off to a glorious start with our range of tasty cereals and more. From wholegrain favourites that are low in sugar and salt to indulgent granolas, handy instant porridge pots and cereal bars – there’s plenty to choose from!

Asda Original Porridge Pot

Quaker Oat So Simple Big Bowl Original

Wholegrain biscuits low in sugar and fortified with nutrients. Weetabix, was £4.18, now £3* (900g; 33p/100g)

A brilliant brekkie in two minutes – just add boiling water. Asda Original Porridge Pot, 43p (50g; 86p/100g)

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This easy serving is deliciously sweet and warming. Asda Golden Syrup Flavour Porridge Pot, 43p (50g; 86p/100g)

Just add milk.

Quaker Oat So Simple Big Bowl Original, was £2.44, now £1* (10 x 38g; 26p/100g)

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Asda Golden Syrup Flavour Porridge Pot

100% wholegrain wheat, low in saturated fat, sugar and salt. Nestlé Shredded Wheat, was £1.69, now £1* (359g; 28p/100g)

Oat clusters packed with An ideal snack if you’re out and about, each bar is just flavour. Extra Special Sea 70 calories. Alpen Light Jaffa Salted Caramel & Milk Cake Bars, was £1.50, now Chocolate Granola, £1.99 £1* (5 x 19g; £1.05/100g) (500g; 40p/100g)

Does everyone in the family have a different cereal favourite?

Let them take their pick from a selection of individual packs.

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Bare beauty Face 2018 with a clean, fresh beauty palette from George

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ew year, new make-up!

It’s time to hit refresh with George beauty picks. Neutrals are the ideal antidote to party-season brights and metallics. From strobe highlighters and subtle, eye-framing shades to delicate lip and nail finishes that say daytime chic, it’s good nudes all round…

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Georrge Highlight Contour Crayon n, £3. George Gel Nail Varnish in Eternal, £2††

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Formerly with The Saturdays, singer Frankie Bridge, 28, currently presents Cannonball on ITV. She has two sons with her husband, retired footballer Wayne Bridge

Words: Gemma Calvert

You’re a style icon for so many women – have you always loved make-up?

The first make-up I ever owned was an eyeshadow Mum got me for Christmas when I was 12. I felt so grown-up when I wore it, but Mum was strict – she never let me wear make-up to school, only for special occasions. And if I put too much on, she’d say so!

Do you have any hang-ups about your appearance?

I’m so self-critical, but I’m no different to most other women. Some days I don’t have great skin – I get outbreaks of spots and feel self-conscious because it’s hard to hide. I’ve recently started laser treatment to

get to the root of it and I always keep my skincare routine simple. I also use products with salicylic acid as I find that seems to help.

You did Strictly Come Dancing in 2014. How did the show change your life?

It was the first thing I’d done on my own in years.

As a new mum – my first son turned one when I was on the show – Stricctly was also about red discovering myself. Rea alising I could still perfo orm and that I was still me gave me a big g confidence boost.

Can you share any insider tips from your shoots with make-up professionals?

The make-up artist for The Saturdays always did our eyes first. It makes sense, really, because once you do your eyeshadow or even mascara, it can drop onto your cheeks.

How long do you spend doing your make-up?

If I’m getting ready to go out, I’ll give myself an hour.

I don’t like rushiing – it’s fun to enjoy the processs. But on a normal day? Pro obably about five minutes!

Do you ever take a risk with showstopping make-up?

I tend to take more risks with my hair, which is weird – make-up is temporary whereas altering your hair can be a big change. When I first had long extensions, it wasn’t right. I was pregnant and it probably wasn’t the best time to try something new. I think I was trying to claw back my youth before becoming a mum!

‘On a normal day I do my make-up in about five minutes!’

Do you have any tips for feeling more confident?

Rememb ber that while some peoplle might seem confident, they’’re probably not. We’re all the same e.

The best beauty advice you’ve ever been given?

Always take your make-up off before bed. I do it, even if I’ve been out or at an event – it’s so important. And keep to a routine. I cleanse, exfoliate and moisturise, and I use SPF every day.

George Eye Shadow Pigment Palette in Nude, £6**

George 4 Shade Highlight, £6† What are your three make-up bag essentials?

Foundation from Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty ra ange has nice Has your style changed coverage. I’m m trying to find since you became a mum? a base that covers spots but I’m definitely less glamorous doesn’t look too matte. And than I was before I had my I can’t live without bronzer sons. I never wore trainers – I love a healthy glow.

– I’d put on four-inch heels Also, Elizabeth Arden lip just to pop out to the shop balm. If I don’t have it in my and I swore I wouldn’t stop bag, I get slightly anxious. that. Now, I can just about It’s a bit of an addiction! wear them on a night out!

What are your favourites from the latest George make-up range?

The George Eye Shadow Eye Pigment Palette in Nude gives my eyes shape and depth, and it’s not over the top. Also, the 4 Shade Powder Palettes.

Contour has lovely colours that work really well on my skin, while the Highlight set is really pigmented and gives such a nice shimmer.

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raise your style game Move into the fast lane!

Athleisure with attitude from George Introducing

Hari Priya

Singer-songwriter

RISING SUPERSTAR

Jacket, 8-2 24, £18; bralet*, XS--XL, £6; leggings,, XS-XL, £12.50

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Athleisure is a major streetwear trend right now.

The focus is on laid-back, sporty pieces that lend a casual feel to your off-duty wardrobe, whether you’re working out or chillaxing.

Embrace the sports-luxe look by stepping out in leggings, hoodies and easy-to-wear sweatshirt dresses. Up-andcoming singer-songwriter Hari Priya loves – and lives – this understated trend, so we asked her to put her spin on it and model the latest George collection…

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WORK THAT LOOK. Nail sportswear chic with cool separates that work just as well in the gym as they do for a lunch date with friends.

Combining comfort with style, leggings and hoodies are such an easy wear – just add pool sliders to soften the sporty feel. ‘I like to keep it casual whether I’m working or relaxing,’ says Hari. ‘This look is so on-trend. I love it.’

Hoodie, XS-XL, £12.50; leggings*, XS-XL, £12.50; sliders, 3-8, £6

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CHANGE OF A DRESS

I love this combo of black wet-look leggings and lime green jumper.

The wide neck is great for adding a fashion spin, like wearing it off the shoulder

The wear-with-anything jumper dress gets a sporty makeover in this season’s hottest shade – hot pink. Go super-casual and wear this hooded sweatshirt dress with box-fresh white trainers and ankle socks, or team it with over-the-knee boots for a dressier vibe. ‘My style is casual, sometimes tomboyish, but I can be girly, too,’ says Hari. ‘I love this dress because it can do both looks.’

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Sweatshirt dress*, £12.50; trainers, 3-9, £10; bag, £12

Jumper*, S-XXL, 8-26, £14; leggings, 8-24, £12.50; sliders, as before

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The athleisure trend is great because it’s flattering and comfortable. And jeggings have come back with a vengeance

Selected stores only, subject to availability. Online delivery charges may apply. *Available from 1 January 2018

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Top, 8-24, £8

Follow Hari Priya on Instagram @afriqqa

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urban edge Sp o r t s luxe with a s tre et-s t yle t wis t

THE ATHLEISURE TREND

Trainers, baseball caps, hoodies, joggers – all are now everyday fashion must-haves, thanks to the catwalk’s continuing obsession with sportswear. Whether you’re channelling an Eighties breakdancer, Nineties skater boy or Noughties rap star, stay streetwise with the latest looks – there’s bound to be one that’s just up your alley.

Hoodie, S-XXXL, £14*; T-shirt*, S-XXXL, £4.50 or 2 for 7

Jacket*, S-XXL, £18 T-shirt*, as before

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T-shirt†, S-XXXL, £5; jacket†, S-XXXL, £9; joggers†, S-XXXL, £9

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STYLE TIP

Stay on point by playing with your look – layering and mixing style genres. Add a twist, such as doubling up on tees and tying a sweatshirt diagonally. Wear joggers with a check shirt around the waist and pop a windcheater or bomber jacket on top.

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play it coo ol It’s all good in the neighbourhood with kids’ streetwear by George

Kids can look trendy and stay comfy, thanks to George’s latest range, designed with mini streetstylers in mind.

From hoodies, printed jogger combos and padded jackets, to retro trainers, baseball caps and rucksacks, we have all the essentials to see your little stars through playtime and beyond!

Top†, 4-14yrs, from £9; joggers†, 4-14yrs, from £8; rucksack††, £9; trainers**, 10-5, from £10

Zip-through top*, 4-14yrs, from £8; T-shirt*, 4-14yrs, from £4; joggers*, 4-14yrs, from £8; trainers**, from £12

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Top‡, 9mths-7yrs, from £5; trainers**, £10; cap‡‡,4-8yrs/ 8-12yrs, £5

Jacket‡, 4-14yrs, from £12; leggings and top set†, 4-14yrs, from £9; trainers**, 10-5, from £16

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Tone up and have fun this new year without shelling out on an expensive membership THE PLANK

Words: Maria Coole. Illustrations: Lizzy Thomas. Photograph: Getty Images

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Strengthens abs. Do three, holding for 20 seconds each time, every other day 1 Lie face down on the floor, resting on your forearms, with elbows bent and palms flat on the floor.

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THE CLAM

Brilliant for your bottom. Do two sets of 16 on each side, twice a week to begin with, building up to five times 1 Lie on the floor on your side with your knees bent and your feet in line with your spine.

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PLIé squat Great for thighs.

Do three sets of 16, three times a week

1 Stand with your feet hip-width apart, abdominal muscles pulled in and your pelvis tucked under.

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WALKING BURPEE

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should spin around your body a few times before you have to move to keep it going. Aim for a steady rhythm.

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MY FOODIE LIFE

‘I’m like a futuristic jamie oliver!’

Do you follow a strict diet?

We’re very well fed on set – we have proper meals from the local pub. I’ve not actually eaten bread since last September when I came back from America and my trousers didn’t fit. I panicked – I spend a lot of money on my trousers! I’m not really that health conscious, though. I still drink beer and eat sweets and crisps.

What’s your breakfast of choice?

At the weekend, I have a proper breakfast – bacon medallions, baked beans, mushrooms, two poached eggs, orange juice and a cup of tea.

Will you go teetotal for January?

No, I never go teetotal. I always have lots of Christmas parties, then January is for meeting up with all the people I didn’t see in December.

What’s your best hangover cure?

A bottle of Lucozade and a walk.

Do you have any new foodie finds?

I recently got into edamame [soy beans], which I keep in the freezer.

I thought they’d make a great cinema snack and, when I was in LA, I saw

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My mum would serve Sunday roast on top of a pancake, which was weird but to me it felt normal

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they had them at the movies. I’m like a futuristic Jamie Oliver!

Any childhood food memories?

My mum’s a lovely woman but she was, and still is, a terrible cook. She would give me beans with hotdogs and would serve a Sunday roast on

top of a pancake, which was weird but to me it felt normal.

Which of your celebrity pals has cooked you the best meal?

Gino D’Acampo is a great cook.

To be honest, whenever I’ve been at his house, his missus Jessica has been buzzing around. She’s the secret behind his success! The last time I went to theirs, they did pigs in blankets galore and Christmas food with an Italian twang.

What about your co-hosts on Celebrity Juice?

I don’t know what Holly [Willoughby] is like at cooking, but Fearne [Cotton] makes cakes without sugar, which seems impossible to me – but she seems to think it tastes nice.

Dream dinner party guests?

Winona Ryder. I’ve been in love with her ever since I saw Beetlejuice and I’m pleased she’s back on screen in Stranger Things. I’d also invite Jim Carrey. He makes me laugh.

What would be your last meal?

Christmas dinner is the best. Or a baked potato with cheese and coleslaw. Those are my meals.

The new series of Through the Keyhole starts on ITV in the new year

A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS

Food od heeaave ven

‘I’ve had some of the most incredible sushi in Japan. I’m a big fan.’

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Gui uilty t plleasure

‘Crab sticks. When I was a kid, I thought they were sticks of rock!’

Food od heelll

‘I don’t really touch Indian food.

I just don’t like the aftertaste.’

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